Henehan Coat of Arms, Family Crest and Henehan Family History

If you are conducting some Henehan family history research then you can view the Henehan coat of arms and the name meaning and origin of the name as well as the meaning of symbols below. This is a great place to start when tracing your genealogy and Henehan surname history and will help you answer the question 'what is the meaning of my name?'

HENEHAN

The names Henehan, Henaghan
and Henihan in Ireland are derived
from the native Gaelic O'hEineachain
Sept that was located in County
Mayo in the West of the country.
This Sept name was also occasionally
anglicized to Bird by virtue of the fact
that the Gaelic word for bird is 'ean'.
It is in the Western Counties that the
majority of Henehans can still be found.

Meaning of Symbols & Colors on the Henehan Coat of Arms

Azure/Blue

Represents Loyalty and Truth.

Or/Yellow/Gold

Represents Generosity.

The Chevron

Denotes Protection. Often granted as a reward to one who has achieved some Notable Enterprise

Griffin

Symbol of Bravery and Vigilance

The Lion

Emblem of Deathless Courage

Martlet

One who has been disposessed of land. Sign for fourth son. In Ireland the Martlett was the bird of perpetual movement

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